The Opioid Misuse Prevention Program (OMPP) is part of the Governor's comprehensive statewide strategy for reducing overdose deaths related to pharmaceutical opioids and heroin. Through the OMPP grant, Health Department staff work closely with stakeholders across the region to reduce unintentional overdoses involving opioids such as prescription painkillers and heroin. The OMPP provides prevention, outreach, education, and training to individuals, worksites, and community groups in Wicomico County, MD.

WHAT ARE OPIOIDS?

Opioids are substances that act on opioid receptors to produce morphine-like effects. Opioids are most often used medically to relieve pain, and by people addicted to opioids.